The purpose of this forum is to allow people to showcase their tanks, and allow other uses to ask questions on equipment, livestock, methodology etc. Specifically for Diverse Tanks (Cubes, Squares, Triangular) (Fish Only with Live Rock, Predator Tanks, Temperate Tanks) (non-photosynthetic tanks, Marine Plant/Algae Tanks, Greenhouse Tanks)

Firstly, just would like to mention that yes, I am aware of the risks associated with keeping blue rings. I currently work with this species in a zoological setting, so are well versed in precautions required to be taken in keeping such a species in captivity.

Basically my little tank journal will pretty much bean account of setting up a low cost, low maintenence, yet visually appealing aquarium for a single blue-ring, while hopefully maintaining excellent water quality. Should be abit of a challenge.

I have set aside $100 for this project so it will be interesting to see how things pan out.

For a tank I will be using an acrylic "critter carrier". Though these look tacky, they are relatively escape proof- something definately important when keeping this species. A sump will be constructed out of a large plastic tupperware container, with bio-balls and live rock for filtration, and possibly macro algae for nutrient export. At this stage i'm not planning on using a protein skimmer, however this may change as the tank is set up.

For safety reasons, no live rock will be in the actual display tank, however I will be using artificial rock background inside the tank. Hopefully this should look decent with a little algal cover eventually.

As for the no live rock in tank, basically I want to limit the number of possible hidey-holes to a select few spots to limit the risk of any un-expected suprises.

As for shelter/hides, the piece of artificial rock backing should provide enough shelter underneath ledges etc. I'll also put in a couple of shells to give the option for more hiding spots.

As for size of the tank and sump, im looking at having a combined water volume of about 25 litres. Nothing too big, but small enough to be abit of a challenge. Not too sure of specifics of equipment yet.

I'm definately looking forward to trying this out too, could be a total failure, but with abit of luck everything should go to plan. Put a location in my profile too.

Kristie, in the initial post he said he was going to use a critter keeper. They are those plastic tanks you get from the warehouse or crazy's or if you're from perth, red dot. They usually have bright crazy coloured tops on them.

mines body was the size of a 50c piece, amazing creature, caught off the rocks in swansea, just lent a rod down and it grabbed on, and dropped off in bucket,needless to say i was terrified of even walking past the tank without turning lights on and searching for himwould do it again in a heart beat